Head iRally, ski length recommendations

[puptwin]

Looking for a frontside short radius ski and I've found good pricing on the 18/19 iRally with both 170 and 177 available. I've never skied it but on paper it seems to be what I'm looking for. Wondering if anyone can comment on any changes in character between the two lengths.

About me:
5'10" 185lb 55yrs, very good level of fitness, bald

my skis:
Atomic Vantage 90 CTI - 176
Stockli Stormrider 88 (2015) - 177
Nordica NRGY80 - 177

Thanks

 

[Philpug]

With what you have in your quiver and (assuming) you want the iRally for the purpose it was designed for, I would definately lean to the 170.

 

[Uncle-A]

Looking for a frontside short radius ski and I've found good pricing on the 18/19 iRally with both 170 and 177 available. I've never skied it but on paper it seems to be what I'm looking for. Wondering if anyone can comment on any changes in character between the two lengths.

About me:
5'10" 185lb 55yrs, very good level of fitness, bald

my skis:
Atomic Vantage 90 CTI - 176
Stockli Stormrider 88 (2015) - 177
Nordica NRGY80 - 177

Thanks

I own a Head Rally in a 170 and it is a fun ski. At your size, age and weight the 170 is your best bet. Just as a comparison I am older, taller and heaver then you and the 170 has been such a pleasure to ski. It does live up to the advertisement as a hard snow front side carver. I have skied it in the North East on a variety of conditions without a disappointment. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[puptwin]

Thanks to you both for the feedback. Going with the 170's.

 

[puptwin]

Thanks to you both for the feedback. Going with the 170's.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

You will not be dissappointed in this ski. I have the 2018 in a 163 and LOVE IT!!

 

[Zrxman01]

I am 6’ 1” 225 lbs. and have the 90 CTI in 184. My Rally’s are 177. You would be spot on with the 170.

 

[François Pugh]

With what you have in your quiver and (assuming) you want the iRally for the purpose it was designed for, I would definately lean to the 170.

What he said.

 

[Uncle-A]

View attachment 79382 I am 6’ 1” 225 lbs. and have the 90 CTI in 184. My Rally’s are 177. You would be spot on with the 170.

At 225 lbs the 177 seems right but at 185 lbs the original question the 170 seems correct.

 

[wutangclan]

5'10" 185lb 55yrs, very good level of fitness, bald
Thanks

Fellas ... y'all missed the most important detail which surely affects ski length selection

 

[Lauren]

Fellas ... y'all missed the most important detail which surely affects ski length selection

That's how you know it's a real 5'10", and not 5'8" and a good head of hair.

 

[puptwin]

Almost added that the "very good level of fitness" is according to my arthritis guy. Getting old is not for sissies.

 

[Uncle-A]

Almost added that the "very good level of fitness" is according to my arthritis guy. Getting old is not for sissies.

I know what you mean about getting old, but I still ski the Rally 170 and it's lots of fun to ski.